Antonio Pineda was masterful with this design. Each stone of onyx is reflected by 4 silver mirrors. The bracelet has a length of 7in and a height of 1in. This is properly signed and is one of the Pineda's featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION. The weight is 95 grams of 970 pure silver. The presence is rich and sleek. Hard to find and in a condition with no issues. All stones are without chips. This was difficult to photograph as the "mirrored" reflections blur the lines...

This spectacular sterling silver and shell cuff was designed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The cuff measures 1 1/2" at the widest point in the center front. It has a 1 3/8" gap opening and a wearable length of up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The deep brown and pale golden shell inlay is held in place by silver rivets. Exquisite condition with no cracks or chips. Signed on the reverse WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO with the eagle assay mark #30...

Fridl Blumenthal American modernist sterling silver bracelet

1950

7" x 1"

Markings pictured

Very good vintage condition

Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz necklace

Mid 20th century

Should fit a 14 - 14 1/2" neck

Weight - 48+ grams

Marked Sterling, Taxco

Very fine vintage condition

Rebajes modernist free form sterling silver brooch

1950

3 3/4" long

Marked Rebajes sterling

Very good vintage condition

Signed as shown this Lotus necklace is dramatic, made of thick silver repousse and does command an audience when gazed upon. It is also Mona Lisa's favorite as you see her in it. the drop is 4.5 inches across and 4.5 inches down. For size the 4.5in down is also part of the wearable of 17 inches. No damage anywhere. All collections need one of these. Looks great with a white button front shirt that can go anywhere you do. A go to piece, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This Fred Davis bracelet pulls out all the stops. It's a magnificent piece with six huge amethysts and a sleek silver design with opposing "V's". The stones are gorgeous, with quartz marbling and natural inclusions. Stones measure approx 1" x 11/16", with a depth/height of 3/8". Closed, wearable length is 6 7/8". Width is 1". Weight is 72.5 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a conjoined FD, Silver Mexico, and the eagle assay 22. In excellent vintage condition. Circa mid-century.

Vintage 970 sterling silver necklace designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measures 15 wearable inches long, 1/2" wide. 125 grams, 4.4oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Signed on reverse with Antonio's trademark crown framing ANTONIO TAXCO. This design is pictured on p. 146 of the first edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...

Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch

Abstract mandolin

Mid 20th century

3/4" wide x 2" long

Marked Ed Levin, ster. and 14K

Excellent vintage condition

A stunning cast sterling necklace with four amethyst arrowhead shaped carved stones. Measuring 16 1/2" (42 cm) long, the central sterling pieces are 1 1/2" (4.1 cm) x 1 1/8" (3.2 cm) and the two side pieces are 1 1/8" (3.2 cm) in each direction. The amethyst pieces measure 1 3/8" (3.9 cm) X 5/8" (2 cm), including the sterling caps. Beckmann sold in San Miguel de Allende from the late 1950's through the 1970's. This is a wonderful example of the earlier work that came out of her shop...

Art Smith modernist jewelry silver necklace/choker dubbed "Paraspiral"

Exquisite hand wrought form - very rare in silver

1950

Measures approximately 2" at tallest point

Diameter approximately 5" x 4 3/4", should fit a 14 or 14 1/2" neck

Excellent vintage condition

This pendant measures 1 3/4" x 3/4". It features the Pisces Constellation and the Pisces Fish sign / Zodiac Symbol: February 19th - March 20th. It is in excellent condition. It is marked A&Z STERLING, for The A & Z Chain Company, founded by Carl Ashen and Saul Zeitlin in 1905 in Providence, Rhode Island, as a chain manufacturer. In the early 1970's, The Walter E. Hayward Company (founded in 1851, Attleboro, MA) merged with The A & Z Chain Company and became The A&Z Hayward Company...

A vintage pair of figural screw back earrings attributed to Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper and patinated brass. Screw backs are marked Silver Mexico.

Measure 2 3/8" long including the screw back top and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely. They have some areas of tarnish. There are a lot of scratches on the back but we're not sure we see a signature.

Fine example.

The abstract and intricate design of this ring completely captures 1950s Modernist design. Stamped 585, which indicates 14K gold. However, I am unable to test this ring and am selling it as unknown material. It appears to be sterling, sterling plate, or white gold plate. The pearl appears to be cultured. Size 6.5.

Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring

Bold organic design

1950

Size 7 1/2"

1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight -22 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

A well crafted hand wrought bracelet with five rectangular links, each with a different floral repousee. Marked B, S & G for Black, Starr & Gorham. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1" wide. Hook closure fastens securely. Has a safety chain. Great Arts and Crafts design. Lovely work.

Unusual 970 silver money clip in the shape of an arrowhead with cave art hunters design by Antonio Pineda, Mexico, c.1950's. Of good size and weight, it measures 2 1/4" long by 1 3/4" wide. Marked "ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown)970 MOTA TASCO bellmark 3". Money clip was made by Antonio and sold in another shop, a frequent practice by Antonio. Rare and wonderful......$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A very nice modernist silverplate over copper tie bar decorated with a design of coiled silver wire by studio jewelers Morley & Kim Crimi. This use of coiled wire is characteristic of the maker, who more frequently worked in copper than in silver. The back is marked “Morley-Crimi Hand Wrought”.

Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: good, some wear to lacquered finish near solder joints. Size: 2-3/4” x 11/16”.